Dry Ice Production Lead

CK Supply is seeking a full-time Dry Ice Production Lead to assist in the production of dry ice as well as assist in guiding and training the team. Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you like to work with a team? Do people consider you a natural-born leader? Are you itching to learn something new? If this sounds like you, please read on!

This position will entail safely producing and scheduling dry ice as needed, based on customer requirements and availability of production equipment and staffing.

Please read slowly these are non-negotiables and we are going to ask you about them in the interview!

• ✓ Driven - Hardworking, Dedicated, Dependable, Desire to be the Best
• ✓ Passionate - Positive Attitude, Appearance, Pride, Love What We Do
• ✓ People-Oriented - Honest, Respectful, Trust-Worthy, Integrity
• ✓ Solutions-Focused - Knowledgeable, Creative, Problem-Solvers

• Responsible for production and packaging of dry ice in accordance with customer orders.
• Safely operate a forklift and other machinery to load, sort, stage, and transport dry ice products to their appropriate destination or transfer location.
• Responsible for the day-to-day safety and operation of dry ice plant equipment, including block, extrusion equipment and saws.
• Troubleshooting and routine maintenance of dry ice equipment.
• Keep team members on task and informed of process changes, priorities, and daily objectives.
• Responsible for relaying pertinent information back to the manager.
• Follow and enforce all safety guidelines and requirements including proper personal protective equipment for employees and visitors.
• Other duties, as assigned, within job classification and business needs.

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years production or manufacturing experience.
• Must be self-motivated while working independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with customers, vendors, coworkers and effectively relay information back to the manager.
• Must exhibit a courteous and professional demeanor to customers and coworkers.
• Ability to resolve minor disagreements between coworkers.
• Must be capable of completing basic mathematical calculations and entering correct information on logs and other reports.
• Capable of working in diverse and non-climate-controlled environments.

• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Must be able to verbally communicate with the rest of the production team and with customers.
• Must be able to hear safety alarms and alerts to ensure safety of coworkers.
• Must be able to lift or move products up to 75 pounds at a time.
• Visual acuity as needed to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.

• All seasons of outdoor weather conditions while performing non-driving duties.
• Work in noisy, loud conditions, that at times will require PPE.
• Transport and transfer hazardous materials including but not limited to Liquid CO2.

• Dry Ice Block Press
• Band Saw
• Dry Ice Pelletizer
• Hydraulic bin tilter
• Forklift
• Hand cart
• Bar coding scanner
• Various hand tools

All proper safety equipment must be worn according to company policies and regulations including safety glasses, safety boots, and ear protection.

Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, CK Supply Inc. has been the definitive source for metalworking and gas related technologies for nearly 75 years. We are proud to have been named Top Workplace 2023 in the STL area by STL Today. This is an exciting time at CK, growing rapidly and expanding greatly. The key to this growth is our awesome team and the family-like environment that we have cultivated through our nearly 75 years of operation.

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